Peaceful acreage by Saylorville Lake | House in Johnston

9.8 (22 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  6 Guests
Johnston House | Peaceful acreage by Saylorville Lake

3 Bedroom House in Johnston

Come & relax on the front porch or back deck. Enjoy 1.2 acres of large shade trees, perennial flowers and flat yard. Build a fire in the back yard, play outdoor games, relax inside with a book or puzzle from the closet or play one of the board games provided. Bring your boat and launch at public ramp 1 mile away. There is parking at house for pickups with boat trailers on the long gravel drive. The secure garage is available to store your bikes, kayaks or motorcycles in. Walk path across road to lakeshore.
Great location for water lovers, bicyclists, or motor cycle enthusiasts that like to do loop around lake or go into Des Moines. Take a 2 mile drive to Jester Park Equestrian center or 3 miles to the water park or a short drive to several golf courses. House is 2 miles from Polk City, 5 miles to Johnston, 4 miles to Grimes area. All have restaurants, bars, grocery shopping & convenience stores.
Kitchen is well stocked with coffee maker & filters, toaster, mixer & bowls, nice silverware, stainless cooking pots, real dishes, glasses & stemware. Bathrooms are stocked with towels, washcloths, soap & shampoo. Due to severe allergies this is a no animal property with no exceptions. The entire property is non smoking. There is no wifi or internet or cable.

Peaceful acreage by Saylorville Lake is located in Johnston. Peaceful acreage by Saylorville Lake provides accommodation, featuring Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Bedding/Linens, Ocean View, among other amenities. This House features Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Bedding/Linens, Ocean View, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Peaceful acreage by Saylorville Lake has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have rated it 2, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Johnston has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Johnston, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Dining room
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker
  • Dishwasher
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevators
  • 2 stairs to reach property
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water park
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Marina nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
General
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Unit size: 1225 sq ft (114 sq m)
  • Recycling
  • On the lake
  • Desk chair
  • Desk
Guest Services
  • Children's games
  • Playground
  • Children's toys
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Highchair
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Randy B.
Oct 1, 2025 10:02:01 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: The house was great. A mix of old and new! Love how the decor fit in with the new and old. We felt very at home. The deck was the favorite place. Most of time was spent on the deck! Very quiet and peaceful. Enjoyed the owls!!!
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